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Why was it closed? There was a very pertinent debate taking place.
Mods getting overzealous again?
Mods getting overzealous again?
DCB
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Just come across this post and the question and after reading the later exchanges in the original thread I'd have thought it was obvious as to why it was closed. IMO It wasn't going to end well if it had been left to run any further.
The thread had been previously reported and action was taken.
The thread had been previously reported and action was taken.
woody69
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Because a debate / discussion doesn't have to descend into people calling each other muppets / idiots etc because they believe what that person is doing is reckless and something they don't agree with. When it does it ceases to become a debate.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I opened the post as I read an article that made me think about this and how dangerous it can be given that it is unnecessary. So I thought I'd stimulate thinking in forum members so that any folk that may occasionally have sent a text whilst driving would read and think again - especially as I was pretty certain that the vast majority of forumers would be aghast at the idea of doing it.
In fact I guess my post successfully raised awareness of what the widespread view is so that the activity is understood by all to be unacceptable - and so it is one of these things that we just don't do. And those who do will know that the bulk of opinion is not very supportive and they won't get much sympathy if and when they are done.
But no need to get nasty with folks. Anyway. Out.
In fact I guess my post successfully raised awareness of what the widespread view is so that the activity is understood by all to be unacceptable - and so it is one of these things that we just don't do. And those who do will know that the bulk of opinion is not very supportive and they won't get much sympathy if and when they are done.
But no need to get nasty with folks. Anyway. Out.
woody69
Journeyman Pro
Indeed, but let's face it there are lots of unnecessary activites that are done when behind the wheel and all have the potential to be dangerous.
Still, I admitted I occassionally send a text whilst driving. Did it last night in fact, but I wasn't looking for validation, acceptance or sympathy for my actions. Just being honest. I fully appreciate some people think it is stupid and dangerous and say they don't do it themselves, but as I said, verbally abusing someone isn't particularly constructive and you can't really expect debate to continue when it descends into a slanging match.
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
In my opinion
1) Using your phone whilst driving - not a risk at all
2) Not being able to multitask = MASSIVE RISK
In summary, if you can't multitask then don't use your phone when driving! As it happens many, many people have trouble driving properly without a phone in their hands!!
1) Using your phone whilst driving - not a risk at all
2) Not being able to multitask = MASSIVE RISK
In summary, if you can't multitask then don't use your phone when driving! As it happens many, many people have trouble driving properly without a phone in their hands!!
CheltenhamHacker
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No such thing as multitasking, just doing lots of things badly at the same time!
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Did anyone see Panorama on Monday night? It was about this very subject, the dangers of distraction with scientific evidence to back up the claims that people are NOT capable of concentrating fully on driving whilst trying to do other tasks.
If people think they are capable that's fine but be prepared to suffer the consequences.
If people think they are capable that's fine but be prepared to suffer the consequences.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Strangely enough I was thinking about this on my way home last night while changing the temperature on the climate control. I was a racing driver/race director/ race driver coach for 14 years and I am absolutely hopeless at driving and doing another task at the same time that involves my eyes not being on the road. However, consider myself the next world champion if you let me see what I am doing....
North Mimms
Tour Winner
I'm sorry that you felt the term muppet amounted to verbal abuse- it's what I call myself when I miss a putt.:mmm:
What I mutter under my breath when I see people texting and driving is a lot worse, but I wouldn't dare write the word on this forum!
Pin-seeker
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PhilTheFragger
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As humans our levels of concentration aren't the greatest - our minds easily wander off from what they should be focusing on - trying to do two things at once IMO will mean you do both at a lower standard than if you did them separately
Doon frae Troon
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People who text whilst driving fit into the same gene pool as people who let their dogs poo on a football park, drive at 50 mph in a 30 mph area, throw their empty Big Mac packaging out of the car window.....I could go on....... and on
North Mimms
Tour Winner
Now THAT'S multitasking!
richart
Major Champion
It never really occurred to me that someone would text whilst driving.
Perhaps those that use their phones would like to speak to families of innocent people that have lost their lives, because it is so important that someone sends a text, or makes a call.
Perhaps those that use their phones would like to speak to families of innocent people that have lost their lives, because it is so important that someone sends a text, or makes a call.woody69
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It never really occurred to me that someone would text whilst driving.
Sounds like a good idea. Where can I sign up?
MegaSteve
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Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
Oh no, here we go again. The debate had moved on from the simple texting while driving question.
My take on it was that Woody said (honestly) that he SOMETIMES does this when on a straight road etc with minimal risk which he would fully consider before doing it and would never advocate doing it in traffic etc. We all agree it IS distracting and it DOES increase the risk. Despite being illegal, MOST drivers make similar decisions every day like deciding to do 80mph or more on a quiet motorway. I was defending Woody's view not because it's OK to text but because he was being pilloried for being honest on the subject by the "never break the law - ever" brigade when what he was actually saying he did (as opposed to what people think he said), despite being illegal would involve negligible extra risk.
Right, just got that in before the mods delete this one too!!
My take on it was that Woody said (honestly) that he SOMETIMES does this when on a straight road etc with minimal risk which he would fully consider before doing it and would never advocate doing it in traffic etc. We all agree it IS distracting and it DOES increase the risk. Despite being illegal, MOST drivers make similar decisions every day like deciding to do 80mph or more on a quiet motorway. I was defending Woody's view not because it's OK to text but because he was being pilloried for being honest on the subject by the "never break the law - ever" brigade when what he was actually saying he did (as opposed to what people think he said), despite being illegal would involve negligible extra risk.
Right, just got that in before the mods delete this one too!!
PhilTheFragger
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certainly going the same direction as the first thread 
